May 13, 1945

(Letter from Vic in Philippines to brother Paul in Berkeley. California. Photo taken from vehicle moving on Luzon road.)

Sunday afternoon,

Dear Paul,

Didn't intend writing you for several days but just got these two negatives back and would like some re-prints made as soon as possible hence this brief line. Can you have five or six prints made of each and send all but one copy to me?

Please send a set home. The negatives may have to be cleaned and I suggest you have them intensified or something 'cause they're nothing as is.

We may go into a rest are and be re-organized. In my opinion we need replacements badly and deserve at least six months non combatant duty.

Don't expect me home on furlough for months to come. If this de-mobilization is actually inaugurated some guys may get a long-deserved break. Would certainly like to hit the States at least by hunting season but think it improbably. Understand the rotation (if ever it was such) plan may be completely dis-continued. Please write soon!

Best regards,
Vic